Monday, December 31, 2012
We look back at some of the most-read stories of the year.
As the New Year approaches, we’re looking back at some of the most frequently read stories during 2012. This is the fifth post in the five-part series, which will run every day until Dec. 31. The stories are organized, somewhat, into chronological order. Sign up for Des Plaines Patch’s free newsletter to make it easy to see all of Des Plaines Patch’s Top Stories 2012. Two days after Hurricane Sandy caused extensive damage on the East Coast, a series of video clips showed the extent of destruction in Ocean City, NJ. Des Plaines police and fire departments coordinated a donation drive to send a trailer full of products to assist in cleanup efforts following Hurricane Sandy. Des Plaines and Democrat Mayor Marty Moylan was elected to represent…
Sunday, December 30, 2012
We look back at some of the most-read stories of the year.
As the New Year approaches, we’re looking back at some of the most frequently read stories during 2012. This is the fourth post in the five-part series, which will run every day until Dec. 31. The stories are organized, somewhat, into chronological order. Sign up for Des Plaines Patch’s free newsletter to make it easy to see all of Des Plaines Patch’s Top Stories 2012. Des Plaines firefighters extinguished a fire at Mugavero’s Pizza & Ribs, also known as Mug’s Pizza, 600 E. Central Road, in October, the Des Plaines Fire Department reported. There were no injuries reported in the blaze, the fire department stated, which caused extensive damage to the restaurant and smoke damage to other businesses in the strip mall. Maine Township High …
Friday, December 28, 2012
We look back at some of the most-read stories of the year.
As the New Year approaches, we’re looking back at some of the most frequently read stories during 2012. This is the third in the five-part series, which will run every day until Dec. 31. The stories are organized, somewhat, into chronological order. Sign up for Des Plaines Patch’s free newsletter to make it easy to see all of Des Plaines Patch’s Top Stories 2012. A Des Plaines man was charged with aggravated cruelty after multiple witnesses reported seeing him punch a brown dog in front of his Des Plaines residence on June 7, Des Plaines police said in June. Law enforcement seized three dogs from the residence, which were made available for adoption. James Robert Wesolaski was sentenced for animal torture and the three dogs were ready for …
We look back at some of the most-read stories of the year.
As the New Year approaches, we’re looking back at some of the most frequently read stories during 2012. This is the second in the five-part series, which will run every day until Dec. 31. The stories are organized, somewhat, into chronological order. Sign up for Des Plaines Patch’s free newsletter to make it easy to see all of Des Plaines Patch’s Top Stories 2012. A naked man covered in what appeared to be blood led police to find a suspected meth and ecstasy lab near Campbell Avenue and Center Street on April 23, Des Plaines Police stated. Happy Dogs Beef N Pizza, 979 Lee St., opened in May in a building that was home to The Farm and Garden Store at one time, a destination for area gardeners seeking supplies from birdseed to fertilizer to…
Thursday, December 27, 2012
We look back at some of the most-read stories of the year.
As the New Year approaches, we’re looking back at some of the most frequently read stories during 2012. This is the first in the five-part series, which will run every day until Dec. 31. The stories are organized, somewhat, into chronological order. Sign up for Des Plaines Patch’s free newsletter to make it easy to see all of Des Plaines Patch’s Top Stories 2012. The Village of Rosemont continued making strides in commercial and retail development. In addition to the shopping and entertainment development, The Park, in February, Rosemont trustees approved the development of a new fashion outlet mall west of the Akoo Theatre at Rosemont. Also in February, Police searched for the driver of a vehicle who hit, law enforcement reported, a …
